Tyler Starnes
Hickory,NC
Summary
Adept at streamlining operations and enhancing team collaboration, I significantly improved event execution and safety measures at The Extraordinares. My expertise in logistics management and problem-solving abilities led to a notable increase in client satisfaction and artist morale. Skilled in critical thinking and environmental awareness, I excel in fast-paced, results-driven environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Road Manager, Lighting Technician, Security
The Extraordinares
Hickory, NC
06.2020 - Current
- Streamlined communication between artists, agents, and venue staff to ensure smooth event execution.
- Increased artist morale by addressing individual needs or concerns promptly and creating a supportive environment throughout the tour.
- Safeguarded artist safety by implementing comprehensive security measures during events and travel.
- Organized efficient load-ins and load-outs of equipment, reducing setup time and labor costs for each event.
- Collaborated with production teams to design visually striking stage setups that enhanced audience experience.
- Fostered relationships with industry professionals for future connections.
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety, and quality operations.
- Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events.
- Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
- Received positive feedback from clients on consistent delivery of exceptional lighting services for their events.
- Evaluated venue spaces to determine optimal equipment placement, maximizing visual impact while adhering to safety standards.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues during live events, ensuring minimal disruption to the audience experience.
- Enhanced audience experience by designing and implementing high-quality lighting setups for various productions.
- Improved communication between team members through detailed documentation of cues, schedules, and design plans.
- Coordinated with venue managers to adapt lighting designs to different spaces, maximizing effectiveness of lighting in diverse settings.
- Tailored lighting designs to client specifications for special events, enhancing event aesthetics and client satisfaction.
- Implemented automated systems or set up manual controls to manage production lighting.
- Implemented special effects to match creative vision of each production.
- Enhanced lighting with use of dimmers and computerized timing controls.
Maintenance Technician
Taylor King Furniture
Taylorsville, NC
08.2010 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler
US Navy
San Diego, CA
06.2002 - 10.2008
- Stood watch during specified periods and determined geographical position of ship.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of crew aboard ships Flight Deck
- Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to both military and civilian ships needing assistance.
- Kept visual landing aids in place to help pilots land successfully.
- Upheld strict safety standards and achieved challenging schedule targets with smooth oversight of daily launches and landings.
- Coordinated and executed Air warfare as part of US Navy
- Set up and adjusted visual aids to help pilots make safe landings.
- Ensured the safe launch and landing of aircraft during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
Education
Aircraft Firefighting -
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Pensacola, FL11.2002
Diploma -
Saint Stephens High School
Hickory, NC05.2000
Skills
- Transportation Regulations
- Environmental awareness
- Load Planning
- Logistics Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Road Manager, Lighting Technician, Security
The Extraordinares
06.2020 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Taylor King Furniture
08.2010 - Current
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler
US Navy
06.2002 - 10.2008
Aircraft Firefighting -
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Diploma -
Saint Stephens High School